Devotees climb on a glass-covered carriage carrying the image of Jesus Nazareno during its annual procession in Manila, Philippines Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

The Feast of Jesus Nazareno, or the Black Nazarene, commemorates the transfer of the life-sized statue to its current home at Quiapo Church in Manila.

MANILA, Philippines — Every year, the Feast of Jesus Nazareno draws thousands—if not millions of devotees—to the annual Traslacion, a procession that commemorates the transfer of the ...

For Marcos, Jesus Nazareno carried the cross to remind the faithful of His great sacrifice, as it is a reflection of God’s immense power and compassion for those who trust in Him and pray.

Key Points. Data from the Nazareno Operations Center reported that this year’s Traslacion, which saw over 8 million attendees, was marked by numerous incidents as devotees attempted to get ...

MANILA, Philippines — Jesus Nazareno devotees wish for many things—healing, graces, safety, and good fortune. Others, to pass the exam or attain a profession. But for a senior high school ...

One of the devotees, Mykka, joined the Good Friday procession as early as 3:30 a.m. to help pull the rope of the andas, or the Nazareno's carriage. She already had several cuts on her feet when she ...

The Feast of Jesus Nazareno is a testament of the Filipinos' solidarity and camaraderie, President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. said on Thursday. Marcos joined the Catholic faithful in the ...

Gaspar Espinocilla, a 56-year-old Manila city employee and a devotee of Jesus Nazareno for the last 20 years, said he is praying for his family, including his sister who has ovarian cancer.